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Unusual evolution of a non-hacek Gram-negative endocarditis in a patient with Turner syndrome

Bech, Carine ; Huttner, Benedikt ; Patterson, Judith Archambault ; Perrenoud, Jean-Jacques

In: Age and Ageing, 2009, vol. 38, no. 4, p. 485-486

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    Titre
    • Unusual evolution of a non-hacek Gram-negative endocarditis in a patient with Turner syndrome
    Auteur
    • Bech, Carine. Department of Rehabilitation and Geriatrics, University Hospital of Geneva, CH-1226 Thônex, Geneva, Switzerland
    • Huttner, Benedikt. Infection Control Program, University of Geneva Hospitals and Medical School, CH-1211 Geneva 14, Switzerland
    • Patterson, Judith Archambault. Department of Rehabilitation and Geriatrics, University Hospital of Geneva, CH-1226 Thônex, Geneva, Switzerland
    • Perrenoud, Jean-Jacques. Department of Rehabilitation and Geriatrics, University Hospital of Geneva, CH-1226 Thônex, Geneva, Switzerland
    Type de document
    • Postprint
    Langue
    • Anglais
    Publié dans
    • Age and Ageing, 2009, vol. 38, no. 4, p. 485-486. Oxford University Press
    Autre version électronique
    Identifiant OAI-PMH
    • oai:doc.rero.ch:297670
    Summary
    Non-HACEK Gram-negative endocarditis is a rare but severe illness, and the diagnosis can be difficult to establish. Here, we report the case of a 72-year-old woman with Turner syndrome suffering from non-typhoid Salmonella endocarditis of the triscupid valve, who benefited from prompt antibiotic treatment allowing a quick and complete recovery